Clinical Pharmacist (Day Shift)

10 Driscoll Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

The IV Room Clinical Pharmacist at 10 Driscoll Children’s Hospital serves as a centralized pharmacist focusing on IV room production, workflow, and regulatory compliance, including supervision of personnel and annual competency initiatives.

This full-time role requires leadership of IV room processes, collaboration with hospital staff, and oversight of sterile and non-sterile compounding, EPIC builds, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Doctorate in pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Texas pharmacist license.
• IV Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties of a central pharmacist.
• Leads and maintains IV room processes and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates annual/semi-annual aseptic technique and IV room process validations.
• Monitors IV room certification and validate requirements.
• Serves as resource on USP chapters and compounding requirements.
• Coordinates IV sterile/non-sterile training and education.
• Receives and maintains a Texas preceptor license.
• Preceptor for Pharmacy Residents and Students.
• Leads quality improvement and EPIC builds for sterile/non-sterile processes.
• Maintains compounding recipes within CNR; administers BAXA/Abacus systems.

Education

Doctorate in pharmacy

Tools

EPIC

BAXA pump

Abacus software

Job description

Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below. Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Assistance Offered

Location: IV Room, Central Pharmacy - Main Hospital

Status: Full-time

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm

General Description

The IV Room Clinical Pharmacist functions as a centralized clinical pharmacist with a focus on IV room production, workflow, and regulatory requirements. The primary responsibility for this position is direct oversight of IV room processes and personnel to maintain the highest levels of quality, accuracy, cleanliness, and productivity. Activities include daily production management, product verification, technician oversight, policy and procedure development, annual competency building and facilitation, and maintaining regulatory requirements as pertains to all compounding areas, sterile and non-sterile.

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties of a central pharmacist
• Works closely with all hospital personnel to assure safe and efficient delivery of patient care
• Leads and maintains accountabilities for all IV room processes, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Leads Pharmacy IV room meeting, setting agendas with close communication with pharmacy management
• Coordinates annual/semi-annual Aseptic Technique and IV Room process validations
• Monitors and coordinates all IV room certification and validation requirements (monthly viable sampling & 6-month recertifications)
• Serves as an authoritative resource on pertinent USP chapters and all compounding requirements, processes, and procedures
• Coordinates all IV sterile preparation and non-sterile compounding training
• Develops and provides annual education and competencies for all sterile and non-sterile compounding settings
• Receive and/or maintain a Texas preceptor license
• Serves as a preceptor for Pharmacy Residents and Students
• Leads and coordinates quality improvement and integrates best practices into all sterile and non-sterile compounding processes and procedures
• Coordinates and supports EPIC builds and updates as pertains to sterile and non-sterile compounding processes
• Maintains and updates all compounding recipes within CNR
• Serves as an Administrator/Superuser for the BAXA pump and Abacus software
• Remains current on all IV room and non-sterile compounding best practices and regulatory requirements through on-going professional development

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree or Doctorate in pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy
• Texas pharmacist license
• IV Certification preferred
• 1-3 years of hospital pharmacy practice experience preferred but not required

Compensation & Benefits

For a detailed overview of our benefits, visit: Driscoll Children's Hospital Employee Benefits.

• Competitive salary with a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.

Why Live in Corpus Christi, TX?

Nestled along the Gulf Coast, Corpus Christi offers a perfect blend of coastal living, rich culture, and a thriving professional environment. With its beautiful beaches, affordable cost of living, and warm community, it’s an excellent place for families and professionals alike.

• Coastal Lifestyle: Enjoy year-round sunshine, stunning waterfront views, and outdoor activities like fishing, boating, and paddle boarding.
• Vibrant Culture: Experience a unique mix of Texan and coastal traditions through local festivals, museums, and a diverse culinary scene featuring fresh seafood.
• Affordable Living: With a lower cost of living compared to other Texas metro areas, Corpus Christi provides great housing options near the beach or in family-friendly neighborhoods.
• Tight-knit Community: Whether you're raising a family or growing your career, Corpus Christi’s welcoming environment fosters personal and professional growth.

Come be part of a city where work‑life balance meets coastal charm! Until all children are well.

Driscoll Children’s Hospital and its specialty centers, urgent care centers, and after-hours facility serve a vast area covering 31 South Texas counties. The hospital is a 191‑bed tertiary care center offering 32 medical and 13 surgical specialties. Combined with our non‑profit, community‑based Health Plan, Driscoll Health System is an exceptional workplace for anyone with a big heart and a drive for success. Smiles, hugs and a soothing touch are as much a part of Driscoll’s approach to treating children as is its advanced medical treatments and technologies.

Core Values

The core values at Driscoll Heath System are: Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship.

These values are exemplified through every position - from treating the most critical patients hands‑on, to maintaining a clean environment, to keeping the organization running from behind the scenes. We invite you to learn about Driscoll’s rich history and explore the laidback lifestyle SouthTexas has to offer.